Manchester United Transfer News: Rumours on Louis van Gaal's Summer Dealings

Gareth Bale and Radamel Falcao have both spoken out about their immediate futures during the international break, with both players making it clear they are dedicated to their current teams.

Real Madrid forward Bale starred for Wales as his country were 3-0 winners against Israel, taking control of their Euro 2016 qualifying group, with the winger scoring twice.

However, the Los Blancos player has suffered criticisms in the Spanish capital in recent times, having his car damaged by Madrid fans after the El Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

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Bale was defiant in his comments after Wales' victory, as reported by Andrew Gwilym of the Express. Despite links with a big money move to Manchester United, Bale spoke about his current mindset and faith in his abilities, despite recent issues at his club: 

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I don't need to answer the critics. I know, and everyone around me knows what I can do. There are ups and downs in football, you have to take it with a pinch of salt and all you can do is respond with your performances on the pitch, like that. I don't feel I need to prove anyone wrong or right, I just need to play my football.

I love playing for Wales, it's a big honour and the most important thing is I focus on my football. I don't listen to anyone else or what they're saying. I am just enjoying my football with the boys.

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BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker backed up the player's thoughts and sympathised with his problems:

Bale appears to be focused on staying with the La Decima Champions League winners, but Rob Shepherd of the Mail Online says United will face stiff competition from Chelsea for the player's signature, with Florentino Perez said to be "ready to accept Bale's £75 million buy-out clause."

Shepherd also says United are interested in Cristiano Ronaldo, but have "prioritised" the captures of Mats Hummels and Paul Pogba, before the Real Madrid attack force. 

Despite criticisms at the Bernabeu, Bale has once again posted a good set of numbers in a Madrid shirt.

His 25 appearances in La Liga have produced 12 goals and five assists, per WhoScored.com, proving he has not exactly been a flop this term. 

Falcao Refutes Juventus Talk

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One player who now seems less of a priority for United is Radamel Falcao, whose loan deal is counting down to its conclusion.

But the Colombian superstar has spoken out against rumours linking him with an exit from LvG's squad, in favour of joining Italian superclub Juventus. 

ESPNFC quote the maligned striker speaking to Radio Caracol about his current situation, saying: "Juventus looking for me? They talk a lot, but now I'm focused 100 percent on Manchester United."

El Tigre has not started for the Red Devils since February, per ESPNFC, and there is a real chance he will be consigned to the substitutes bench for the rest of the campaign, with Wayne Rooney on-form and firing.

Falcao has always been very positive about what he is trying to achieve by arriving in the EPL with United, but it seems his price tag and lack of goals will put off many suitors over the summer months, including Van Gaal. 

If Bale comes onto the market, there is no doubt United will be interested, but as Shepherd professed, Van Gaal has very specific priorities in mind. 

Hummels and Pogba are both world-class talents in positions United desperately need to address, and the outlay on a Bale or Ronaldo would go a very long way to capturing the defender and midfielder.

But no one will be surprised if Madrid sacrifice Bale at the end of the season, as the roulette wheel is always spinning in Perez's hands. However, if the Welshman becomes available, a date with Jose Mourinho and a return to London would be an attractive proposition to the 25-year-old.